31-03-2025 10:45 AM
AS OF 15TH APRIL MY DAYS AS A PRIVATE EBAY SELLER WILL STOP AFTER 19 YEARS.
I AM FED UP OF THE GREED OF EBAY AND I HOPE OTHER EBAY SELLERS DECIDE TO NO LONGER LET THE EBAY CONTROL FREAKS HAVE THIS MUCH CONTROL OVER PRIVATE SELLERS.
13-04-2025 10:11 PM - edited 13-04-2025 10:13 PM
This is true in general
but your bank isn’t “following you” in the sinister way
they’re letting you know moneys come out of your account
they know this anyway
as do you I suppose
but in this case it was helpful because they didn’t know
13-04-2025 10:12 PM - edited 13-04-2025 10:13 PM
No its another glitch, I have above average status in that account and have had so for years. Usually I leave a floating fund for the odd purchase out of my sales balance.
This time it took from my linked card not my balance as it should have done automatically.
It should only take from card if the purchase exceeds the ebay balance amount
13-04-2025 10:16 PM
If that train door is the same one I've looked, which gives those postage costs in the postage details, but the description says "collection only", why is it showing a cost for delivery? Does the buyer get charged for Simple Delivery even when it's collection?
13-04-2025 10:16 PM
I`ll be selling tickets as soon as the venue is known.
13-04-2025 10:21 PM
Sorry - I thought I had similar problem but it was me not following the system.
Ebay had given me all my balance on 1st April. I then made a sale, but tried to spend the proceeds too soon after, and so quite rightly they took the funds from my bank account
13-04-2025 10:24 PM
Seller must have accidentally put in postage and collection option
i doubt any sane person would expect to get it posted for that then again you never know lol
someoene tell them just I n case
13-04-2025 10:30 PM
The staff have been selling stuff privately and giving the money back to the charity .Some stuff they take to auctions too or offer to antique shops .
13-04-2025 10:33 PM
Grandson wanted to know how SD worked so unknown to me created a test listing on my computer
“Modern Pub Ashtray Promoting Health Advantages of Smoking” in category Collectables: Ashtrays
£500
No details or description entered
AI wrote a description
“Discover a sleek and modern pub ashtray that not only serves as a functional item but also promotes the health advantages of smoking. This ashtray is designed with a contemporary look, making it a stylish addition to any establishment or home decor. Crafted for durability, it efficiently collects ash and cigarette debris, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment. Its unique design encourages smokers to dispose of their waste properly while also highlighting the benefits of smoking in a subtle and informative manner.”
And AI suggested Simple Delivery
13-04-2025 10:36 PM
It is and who knows? As soon as AI is involved with descriptions or postage, it`s an accident or disaster waiting to happen. My interest is in Railwayana and AI provides the unscrupulous to list "aged" fakes or replicas with absolutely no relevant details or information which would indicate their lack of authenticity. There must be many buyers that have unknowingly fallen foul of these sellers. Many, including myself, have complained to eBay who have shown no interest in the matter.
13-04-2025 10:40 PM
Does AI also say its an ideal gift for a nervous female ( as cigs were prescribed for nerves in the 1950's 😲)
13-04-2025 10:45 PM
Wetting myself 😂🤣
13-04-2025 10:45 PM
Did you have to collection prescription of cigs from local friendly chemist or go to tobacconist !
13-04-2025 10:50 PM
I think the doc may have given some of his own
13-04-2025 10:52 PM
I expect AI could help you with that!
13-04-2025 11:13 PM
Yes I got one and deleted it straight away. They were promoting their special needs delivery so clearly are not taking any notice of any of us or our posts.
13-04-2025 11:16 PM
Special needs
🤣🤣🤣🤣 spot on
13-04-2025 11:24 PM
Well they call it 'simple' and it sure as hell isn't right so if the cap fits...😛
13-04-2025 11:38 PM
I put all my listing's above 100g as collection only. Just had someone wanting some jars posted instead. Here is my reply.
14-04-2025 12:17 AM
hilarious ..you have to think for a minute🤣🤣😂 Seriously though any company that brands something 'simple' is setting themselves up for a fall. Maybe they are also falling foul of trade descriptions as it should be 'incredibly complex delivery'
14-04-2025 1:31 AM
I'm glad a suspended my listings. I agree that SD is far from simple.